Real estate appraisers are seeing more and more “green improvements” to commercial buildings. Office properties that make such improvements are hoping to attract tenants who are willing to pay a premium for perceived sustainability and greater overall efficiency.

The Bishop Square parking garage in downtown Honolulu now hosts two electric vehicle charging stations on the tenth floor. The stalls are covered, and the charging rates are $2.00 per hour for the first two hours, and $4.00 per hour thereafter.

Bishop Square Electric Vehicle Chargers

The chargers are provided by SemaCharge, which also has stations at Bishop Place (1132 Bishop St), Waterfront Plaza (500 Ala Moana Blvd), the Pan Am Building (1600 Kapiolani Blvd), and the Honolulu Club (932 Ward Street).